As announced yesterday, the socially unaware, meat-pie eating, footy loving barbarians at Triple M are plotting to usher the country into the previous millennium with their ‘Ozzest 100’. The countdown is set to counteract the “hipsters or kids making music on a Mac” that supposedly dominate the Hottest 100, as well as reclaim a soundtrack for January 26th. It was revealed just under a month ago that 60% of voters were in favour of date change, with increasing debate surrounding how the date acts as a reminder of pain for indegenous Australians.
“It should be an event that everyone can enjoy together – for both the musicians whose songs make it in and for everyone listening in Australia and around the world. This is really important to us.” Triple M seem to have missed the memo that music should act as a symbol of togetherness but hey, if they can stomach their sausages without a care in the world, good luck to ’em!
Now, beacons of hope, A.B Original have cooked up a plan to ensure the ‘rednecks’ over at the station have their fun ruined and their sing-a-longs to ‘It’s A Long Way To The Top’ spoiled by having fans vote the song, ‘January 26’ into the countdown.
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‘January 26’ came in at number 16 on this year’s hottest 100, which was announced on Australia Day. This year, the countdown will take place on January 27th, after a public vote placing the day in favour of January 26th which marked a huge progression in the recognition of Australia Day’s insensitivity to our indigenous communities.
